Monthly Archives: May 2011

BBC World Service | Backbench Business – [27th Allotted Day] | Commons debates

On behalf of the Committee, may I thank my hon. Friend for so eloquently putting the case set out in our report? A moment ago, my hon. Friend the Member for Penrith and The Border (Rory Stewart)…

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BBC World Service | Backbench Business – [27th Allotted Day] | Commons debates

On behalf of the Committee, may I thank my hon. Friend for so eloquently putting the case set out in our report? A moment ago, my hon. Friend the Member for Penrith and The Border (Rory Stewart)…

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Coastguard Restructuring Climbdown “A Victory For Common Sense” – Ming Campbell

Reports that a review of Government plans to restructure the Coastguard service may be underway have been welcomed by Sir Menzies Campbell MP. Sir Menzies, whose North East Fife constituency is home to under-threat Forth Coastguard, said: “If these reports …

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Ming Confirms Olympic Torch Will Visit St Andrews

News that St Andrews will host the Olympic torch on its relay around the United Kingdom has been revealed by North East Fife MP Sir Menzies Campbell. Sir Menzies, a former Olympic athlete himself and now a member of the …

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Nuclear Deterrent | Oral Answers to Questions – Prime Minister | Commons debates

My right hon. Friend is well known for his independence and openness of mind, as was shown by his recently published correspondence with the Prime Minister. May we take it that the conclusions of…

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